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Job Title: Assistant / Junior Estimator Location: Solihull Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent A well-established, family-run construction company based in Solihull is seeking an Assistant / Junior Estimator to join the team as part of an exciting internal restructure. We specialise in modular construction, high-end residential builds, and selected small civils projects . With a strong reputation for quality and attention to detail, we are now strengthening our commercial team making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their career in estimating. This is a particularly good time to join the business, as the restructure creates genuine scope for long-term progression and increased responsibility for the right individual. The Role You will work closely with senior members of the commercial team, assisting in the preparation of accurate cost estimates and supporting tender submissions across a diverse range of projects. This role would suit someone with UK construction experience who is organised, analytical, and keen to build a long-term career within a supportive and growing company. Key Responsibilities Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications Taking off quantities from drawings Assisting in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations Supporting commercial documentation and bid submissions Maintaining well-organised project and tender records Conducting research to support pricing and technical understanding Essential Requirements Minimum GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above), plus other subjects Experience working within the UK construction industry Office-based experience Ability to read and understand construction drawings Full clean UK driving licence and own transport Strong critical thinking ability High level of attention to detail Good organisational and time management skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Preferred Qualifications & Experience A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths, Science, Humanities, or Construction-related subjects Degree in a construction-related discipline 1-2 years' experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor in the UK Experience using measurement software (e.g. Quickscale, Bluebeam, AutoCAD) Strong research and comprehension skills Experience in commercial, education (schools), healthcare, high-end residential or modular construction Experience working for a main contractor (preferred) Why Join Us? Family-run business with a supportive working culture Involvement in high-quality, varied projects Clear opportunity for progression as the team structure develops A strong platform for someone looking to build a long-term career in estimating Competitive salary dependent on experience If you are motivated, detail-driven, and looking for a genuine opportunity to grow within a reputable Solihull-based construction company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement outlining your relevant experience and career ambitions.

MEICA ESTIMATOR / PROPOSALS ENGINEER - SOUTHAMPTON About us: Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear. We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment and fuel conditioning systems. We have over 800 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business. The Role: Due to continued expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimator/Proposals Engineer, to be based at our Head Office in Southampton. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, together with the preparation of the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E Engineering projects across the UK and overseas. Applicants should have a background in estimating M&E projects as well as ideally having a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a working knowledge of the related electrical and ICA elements. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Report to the Estimating and Bid Manager, programme and manage own workload within the MEICA estimating team * Prepare multi-discipline proposals for the Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear sectors * Comply fully with the documented company tendering procedures * Read and fully understand client specifications and drawings * Understand documentation required for formal submissions * Ascertain preliminary and detailed project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering solutions * Liaison with the ‘in-house’ M&E design team and project delivery teams for each sector as necessary * Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets * Prepare preliminary tender programmes * Organise and partake in bid initiation, technical and commercial review meetings and subsequent follow up meeting with technical and commercial directors. * Present the cost estimate in full detail to management for review and final approval. Responsible, with senior management, for the identification, evaluation and ranking of risks as well as developing a strategy to manage and mitigate the risks to the company as the basis for estimating an appropriate contingency allowance for inclusion in the cost estimate. * Attend site visits and client meetings * Consider site safety, health and environmental issues * Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and ‘in-house’ resources * Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets etc. for inclusion into final formal proposal submissions * Ensure that commercial and technical submissions are fully compliant with the conditions of contract with all necessary details of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal clearly communicated. Skills/Qualifications: * A history of tendering M&E Projects as either an Estimator or Project Engineer within the above mentioned sectors * Knowledge of contract conditions and in particular the NEC suite of contracts * IT literacy – Minimum MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project Company Benefits: At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors. Our company benefits package includes; * A competitive salary * Company car or car allowance * 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays * Free onsite parking * Company Pension Scheme * Bike to Work Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Discretionary annual bonus * Flexible Working and Work from Home options Equal Opportunities: Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age. *Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

MEICA ESTIMATOR / PROPOSALS ENGINEER - SOUTHAMPTON About us: Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear. We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment and fuel conditioning systems. We have over 800 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business. The Role: Due to continued expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimator/Proposals Engineer, to be based at our Head Office in Southampton. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, together with the preparation of the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E Engineering projects across the UK and overseas. Applicants should have a background in estimating M&E projects as well as ideally having a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a working knowledge of the related electrical and ICA elements. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Report to the Estimating and Bid Manager, programme and manage own workload within the MEICA estimating team * Prepare multi-discipline proposals for the Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear sectors * Comply fully with the documented company tendering procedures * Read and fully understand client specifications and drawings * Understand documentation required for formal submissions * Ascertain preliminary and detailed project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering solutions * Liaison with the ‘in-house’ M&E design team and project delivery teams for each sector as necessary * Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets * Prepare preliminary tender programmes * Organise and partake in bid initiation, technical and commercial review meetings and subsequent follow up meeting with technical and commercial directors. * Present the cost estimate in full detail to management for review and final approval. Responsible, with senior management, for the identification, evaluation and ranking of risks as well as developing a strategy to manage and mitigate the risks to the company as the basis for estimating an appropriate contingency allowance for inclusion in the cost estimate. * Attend site visits and client meetings * Consider site safety, health and environmental issues * Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and ‘in-house’ resources * Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets etc. for inclusion into final formal proposal submissions * Ensure that commercial and technical submissions are fully compliant with the conditions of contract with all necessary details of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal clearly communicated. Skills/Qualifications: * A history of tendering M&E Projects as either an Estimator or Project Engineer within the above mentioned sectors * Knowledge of contract conditions and in particular the NEC suite of contracts * IT literacy – Minimum MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project Company Benefits: At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors. Our company benefits package includes; * A competitive salary * Company car or car allowance * 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays * Free onsite parking * Company Pension Scheme * Bike to Work Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Discretionary annual bonus * Flexible Working and Work from Home options Equal Opportunities: Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age. *Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Timber Frame Designer Permanent Location – Neath Salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience A fantastic opportunity has arisen for my client who are a rapidly expanding timber frame manufacture with our headquarters based in wales. Their highly experienced, growing workforce can ‘Design, Supply and Erect’ your timber frame – home, apartment block, retail outlet or education establishment, on time, on budget and of the highest quality standard. Starting as a purpose made joinery solutions, they now design, manufacture and innovate timber frame components for large national homebuilders, contractors, and housing associations across the United Kingdom. With the construction industry constantly changing to incorporate more environmentally friendly practices, the sustainability of products and more time and cost reducing methods, my client are always researching, developing, and adapting to meet these demands. Due to continued expansion they are now looking an experienced timber frame designer designer to join our busy design team along with another senior. You will be working closely with the existing design and production team and reporting to the managers and operations director. Responsibility & Duties * Understand the project brief and pre-design information provided by the senior designer, along with your specified role within the overall design process and take ownership of this role * Attend internal meetings with estimator, production manager, contracts manager and project planning * Responsibility for gathering pre-design requirements/information and requesting any outstanding information which may impact time frame design and building regulations, design software, material specification, technical resources (STA downloads, Trada and Robust details etc…), engineer calculations, fire engineers report in line with site safe protocol. * Produce and check drawings in line with programme dates * As the work progresses, clarify any uncertainties or discrepancies with senior designer, estimator, and the customer * Design panel drawings, taking into consideration all information gathered including any measurements from the fire report Experience & Qualification * Hold a relevant architectural qualification (Degree, HNC, HND) * A minimum of two years practical experience in a similar role, preferably within a UK based firm, but outside will be considered * Experience designing Roofs, Trusses, joists, modular construction, panels advantageous * Experience of using REVIT would be useful * Software’s like HSBC CAD, Mi Tek Wood Engine, highly advantageous * Good working knowledge of current UK building regulations * Timber frame knowledge is preferred Should this be of interest to you please get in contact and send your most up to date cv to my email address below as soon as possible. M - (phone number removed) Linkdin - priteshtailordesign

NEW ROLE - Senior Estimator - New Build & Refurbishment education projects - £45k - £60k + full package - based in Manchester - (phone number removed) An principle main contractor are looking for an Project Estimator to join their established team. My client is looking for an Estimator with a main contracting / general construction background. Ideally all applicants will have priced new build and refurbishment education projects. The projects will be a mixture of modular construction projects, extensions and refurbishments. This is a truly exciting opportunity to work on varied new build education projects. This is a fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate would be vital to the continuing growth of this exciting organisation. Duties Monitor potential incoming enquiries Build relationships with Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Competitors Maintain up-to-date market knowledge of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors Prepare & send out sub-contract & material enquiries using conquest enquiry system Where required produce accurate take-off using Conquest Manage, as directed, enquiries for labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors Price bills/schedules analytically and produce quote comparisons using conquest estimating software Complete tender pricing for adjudication by the tender committee, including reporting on any risks or onerous conditions, providing a winning edge Liaise with planner to assess programme & preliminaries Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project. On secured projects prepare information for handover to the contract team Developing the companies estimating library Check tender documentation Measure tender against Decision Analysis Inform Tender Committee on Contract Conditions Essentials Must have worked as a build estimator in a previous role Must have some estimating software in a previous role Excel Skills Hardworking and driven personality Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload Excellent attention to detail Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegates as appropriate Salary and Package £45,000 - £60,000 Car Allowance, Pension plus contributions, Private Health care Office is based in Manchester- Nationally based projects To register your interest in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your most recent CV to myself or call me if you have any questions on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion my email address is Anderselite Ltd operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Our non-discrimination policy can be viewed on our website at

Managing Estimator required in Greenwich Our client are a medium-sized residential contractor based in South East London. They undertake both new build and refurbishment projects ranging from £2 - £20m; they build using a variety of different methods including traditional, steel and modular build. In line with their expansion plans, they’re looking to secure an experienced Managing Estimator to join their commercial team with a view to further building the pre-construction team based around the successful candidate. The role will be based in the office with the option for working remotely part-time, once settled. As a Managing Estimator, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of success whilst leading a team of Estimators. This is a hands-on role to start and for the right person will offer a very attractive remuneration package to include incentives and bonuses. Responsibilities of the Managing Estimator: * Oversee all tender and bid activity including pricing, preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy and quality, from initial enquiry and take-offs * Managing a growing team of Estimators ranging from Trainee to Senior Level * Offering guidance, advice and training as the department steadily grows around you, while maintaining a hands-on role * Provide detailed breakdowns of tenders to directors and clients * Analysis of risk and opportunity * Obtain best value sub-contract and supplier prices in order to maximise value for money within secured works * Procurement of sub-contract works including documentation and compliance * Hold and attend regular tender review meetings * Effective communication with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that treats it’s staff with the utmost respect. You will be given a certain level of autonomy and flexibility in order to allow you to perform at the top level. The opportunity should be a seen as a blank canvass for the successful candidate to build a team and progress within the business. Owing to this being a permanent position, the successful candidate will have a stable employment record. If you are interested in the above Managing Estimator position, then please get in touch

Quantity Surveyor, Based near Leeds, Salary c£45-50k + Car allowance & excellent benefits package We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Survey to join an industry leading construction business who specialise in off-site construction and modular building solutions. The ideal candidate will be a Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years PQE. As a Quantity Surveyor you will manage multiple building projects of up to £5m each within healthcare, education and commercial from tender award, including post contract procurement, valuations, scope and outturn, financial performance of projects and reporting monthly via the systems in place to demonstrate commercial control and forecasting to the business. Senior Quantity Surveyor Duties: Develop and evolve supply chain. Managing subcontract procurement process, scope analysis against client specification, tender reconciliation, sub-contractor comparisons, formation or order, review of commercial terms, and contract award. Preparing, submitting and negotiations of all monthly sub-contract project interim and final accounts using database software and excel spreadsheets. Maintaining accurate and up to date Forecast Final Accounts for presentation to clients. Preparing claims for variations to contract and negotiating with the client and supply chain to deliver profitable change. Preparing and presenting internal monthly project W.I.P reports at monthly internal Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) meetings Manage Risk and Opportunity and present at the CVR. Promote and evolve financial control measures Forecast cash flow and margin recognition Attendance at client’s site project progress meetings including presentation of contractors reports where appropriate. Present regular financial feed back to the Estimators on the basis of known costs. Maintain accurate records Maintain professional approach with supply chain and client to deliver increased profitability on projects. The ideal candidate will be a Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years PQE, preferably from within a Design and Build Main Contracting background with experience in the management of multiple live projects, to the value of up to £5m. Preferably MRICS or equivalent and have a working knowledge of JCT and NEC3 forms for contract and procedures. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply, attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application

Estimator required in Greenwich Our client are a medium-sized residential contractor based in Central London They undertake both new build and refurbishment projects ranging from £2 - £20m; they build using a variety of different methods including traditional, steel and modular build. In line with their expansion plans, they’re looking to secure an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team. The role will be based in the office with the option for working remotely part-time, once settled. As an Estimator, you will have a project track record of securing projects within the residential sector within the aforementioned project ranges. Responsibilities of the Estimator: * Oversee all tender and bid activity including pricing, preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy and quality, from initial enquiry and take-offs * Offering guidance, advice and training as the department steadily grows around you, while maintaining a hands-on role * Provide detailed breakdowns of tenders to directors and clients * Analysis of risk and opportunity * Obtain best value sub-contract and supplier prices in order to maximise value for money within secured works * Procurement of sub-contract works including documentation and compliance * Hold and attend regular tender review meetings * Effective communication with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that treats it’s staff with the utmost respect. You will be given a certain level of autonomy and flexibility in order to allow you to perform at the top level. Owing to this being a permanent position, the successful candidate will have a stable employment record. If you are interested in the above Estimator position, then please get in touch

Senior Quantity Surveyor Newquay, Cornwall £35,000 - £50,000 + Package An exciting Cornwall based Contractor offering modular solutions to a range of industry markets, which will soon add housing to its project portfolio, is seeking to recruit an experienced Senior QS to join their expanding team. The role incorporates both site and office based functions and would entail having responsibility from project inception to turnkey across the range of projects which can be based anywhere in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a relevant university degree (surveying, construction and civil & structural engineering) or professional accreditation/qualification from Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In addition, you should demonstrate a strong track record of professional experience as an Estimator or Quantity Surveyor. Your strong skills in numeracy, estimation and budgeting will be matched by excellent communication skills, negotiation skills and the ability to analyse information/ problem-solve and work as part of a small team. In addition to managing the full commercial process from feasibility to final account, you will also carry out Site visits/sub-contract meetings, Negotiatiing with Suppliers, Forecasting cash-flow and networking. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and could benefit from the flexibilty of working for an exciting, emerging company offering a competitive package then please forward your CV today to (url removed)